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Easter Crafts from the Past

by Marie

Here’s a few Easter Crafts we’ve made in the past.

Crushed Egg Shell Pictures

Growing Easter Grass

Fabric Easter Eggs

Plastic Bag Easter Bunnies

What fun Easter Projects do you have going on at your house?

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Thanksgiving Craft Challenge

by Marie

Up for a Craft Challenge? Head on over to Blissful Kids today for a Thanksgiving Activities & Crafts Challenge!

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We brought back some sand from our trip to the beach, crafting with it to help us remember our fun vacation. We used this sand like glitter to make sand pictures. They turned out so cute that I’ll be framing them to hang in my beach themed bathroom.

Supplies for Glitter Sand Pictures:

Sand – you don’t [...]

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Bath Sponge Creatures

by Marie

I’ve always known there was some craft to be done with a bath sponge. Our Guest Make and Taker Sharla, from My Little Gems, is sharing how they used these sponges to make fun silly creatures.
Thanks to Marie for the opportunity to guest post on Make and Takes. I really enjoy this blog and all [...]

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Feather Duster Puppets

by Marie

Every few weeks or so, I walk down the Dollar Store isles looking for crafty magic. With the supplies only costing $1, I’m always able to find something we can make into a craft. You’ll be surprised by what you can think up for all kinds of household items. For today’s craft, we found these [...]

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Floating Sponge Boats

by Marie

Once the sun shines down long enough to warm our faces, my kids want to play in the water. But it is still Spring with a little chill, so we are practicing our boat floating in the sink and bathtub instead, just until it’s time for the blowup pool.

Supplies for Sponge Boats: scrub sponges – [...]

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Earth Day Recycled Art

by Marie

To celebrate Earth Day tomorrow, we are creating Recycled Art. With a few other craft supplies, we turned our garbage into art. Who wouldn’t love a bunch of tulips that will never wilt?

Supplies for Egg Carton Art: egg cartons, googley eyes, pipe cleaners, tissue paper, paint or markers, glue, scissors
For the flowers: We used a [...]

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Silly Straws

by Marie

My kids have been loving straws. They want straws for everything. We went a little straw crazy this last time, seeing how long we could make them and still get a drink of water. Here is how we made our Silly Drinking Straws.

First flatten and pinch one end of the straw. Then it will fit [...]

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A Year in Review

by Marie

I cannot believe that I have been Making and Taking with this blog for a year now. I have loved being crafty and sharing fun ideas with you. Here are a few of my favorite Make and Takes from the past year. Click on the pictures to learn how to join the fun.
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Heart Shaped Animals

by Marie

It is amazing what kinds of creations look like hearts. This is a fun activity to do with your kids that will help decorate your house for Valentines.

You will need to cut out A LOT of hearts. All colors and sizes. I did most (okay all) of the cutting, but I did try to help [...]

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